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“I think you can be much truer to real emotions and reality by creating something that on the surface seems artificial but, by then putting everything together in the end, is much more impactful than trying to use realism in every individual element of the film.” quote by Yorgos Lanthimos
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“I think you can be much truer to real emotions and reality by creating something that on the surface seems artificial but, by then putting everything together in the end, is much more impactful than trying to use realism in every individual element of the film.”

Yorgos Lanthimos

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Artificial elements can convey deeper truth when combined thoughtfully, surpassing strict realism.

In simple terms: Fake can feel more real when crafted.

Key Takeaway

Use creative abstraction for impact.

Themes

art truth realism creativity

Mood

intrigued curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • cinema
  • visual arts
  • advertising
  • theatre

Key Concepts

aesthetics narrative theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does abstraction enhance meaning?
  • How to balance realism and artifice?
A Different Perspective

Risk of alienating audiences who expect literal realism.

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